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X8 KWB

2020 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,764 mi
Last recorded15,764 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Lotus Elise7,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 KWB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 15,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 11,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 11,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 7,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 7,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda readings too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 2,641 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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X8 KWB is a 2020 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 7,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 KWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 6 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X8 KWB registered?

X8 KWB is a 2020 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 March 2020.

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